3 DAYS trip to the Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaindi Lakes

Overview

Available languages

English

72 hours

Mobile ticket

This two-day tour is unique in that, literally in two days, you visit unique and opposite in nature objects. The first object is the Charyn Canyon, whose age is about 12 million years. The height of the steep mountains of the canyon reaches 150-300 m.

Other objects are lakes, which on the contrary are located in the highlands.

Kolsai lakes and Lake Kaindy formed after strong earthquakes. And thus they became beautiful and clean lakes that attract tourists from all over the world.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

All that is not on the list "included"

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Day 1

Almaty - Charyn canyon.

Accommodations

Overnight in Saty Village (guesthouse)

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Lunch in the village of Baiseit

DINNER

Dinner

Dinner in Saty village, after tour

Charyn Canyon

- Meeting with a guide; - Transfer to Charyn canyon(230 km. from Almaty); - Visit to the Charyn canyon; - Visit Charyn canyon's Valley of Castles, Charyn river, excursion and relaxation

4 hours • Admission Included

Charyn Canyon

- Visit the Black Canyon - Excursion; - After the tour you will drive to the village of Saty (95 km);

3 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Kolsay Lakes

Accommodations

Overnight at the guesthouse

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Breakfast in guesthouse in Saty village

LUNCH

Lunch

Lunch with lunchbox

DINNER

Dinner

Dinner at the guehouse

- Breakfast; - Together with the guide you will go to the first Kolsai lake; - Arrival at Kolsai Lake; - Tour on Kolsai Lake; - Ascent to the second Kolsai lake; - Lunch; - Return to the village of Saty; - Dinner; - Overnight at the guest house.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Kaindy Lake

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Breakfast in Saty

LUNCH

Lunch

Lunchboxes

Saty

- Breakfast; - Departure to the Kaindy Lake (15 km).

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

- After breakfast, you will go to Lake Kaindy; - Excursion on the lake; - Return to the village of Saty (15 km).

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Almaty

- Transfer back to Almaty from Saty village (295 km).

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

3 DAYS trip to the Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaindi Lakes

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Tour
KeithP619,
May 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great experience this tour was. The sights of the canyon and lakes are amazing. AND, we were lucky enough to have Hakim as our driver/guide. He was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable.